Psychopharmacology drugs Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Alprazolam (xanax) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used to
sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Clonazepam (Klonipin) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used
to sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Lorazepam (Ativan) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used to
sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
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,Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Buspirone (BuSpar) - --Answer --Antianxiety/Sedative hypnotic drug used
for anxiety disorders. Good for long term use since it has non dependency and no
withdrawal effects. Has a long onset of 3 weeks.
Zolpidem (Ambien) - --Answer --Antianxiety/Sedative hypnotic drug used
for anxiety disorders. Commonly used to help patients sleep in the hospital. It
leaves the system by morning, but you shouldn't be on this for a long time.
What is a nursing considerations for a patient experiencing a Benzodiazepine
withdrawal? - --Answer --Seizure watch and tapering off of the drug.
Benzodiazepines have high risk for addiction and overdose.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Aripiprazole (Abilify) - --Answer --Dosage range is 5-30 mg/day.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
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, Clozapine (Clozaril) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 100-900 mg/day. RISK for
Agranulocytosis, check WBC.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 5-20 mg/day.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 150-750 mg/day
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Risperidone (Risperdal) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 2-8 mg/day
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
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Questions and Answers
Alprazolam (xanax) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used to
sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Clonazepam (Klonipin) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used
to sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Lorazepam (Ativan) - --Answer --Benzodiazapine Antianxiety drug used to
sedate the brain and calm brain activity. Big Risk factors are addiction and
overdose. Meant for 7-10 day use. Side effects include Drowsiness, Sedation,
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,Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dizziness. Do not take with alcohol.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Buspirone (BuSpar) - --Answer --Antianxiety/Sedative hypnotic drug used
for anxiety disorders. Good for long term use since it has non dependency and no
withdrawal effects. Has a long onset of 3 weeks.
Zolpidem (Ambien) - --Answer --Antianxiety/Sedative hypnotic drug used
for anxiety disorders. Commonly used to help patients sleep in the hospital. It
leaves the system by morning, but you shouldn't be on this for a long time.
What is a nursing considerations for a patient experiencing a Benzodiazepine
withdrawal? - --Answer --Seizure watch and tapering off of the drug.
Benzodiazepines have high risk for addiction and overdose.
Withdrawal symptoms include Agitation, Anorexia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache,
Seizures.
Aripiprazole (Abilify) - --Answer --Dosage range is 5-30 mg/day.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
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, Clozapine (Clozaril) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 100-900 mg/day. RISK for
Agranulocytosis, check WBC.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 5-20 mg/day.
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 150-750 mg/day
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
sydnromes, decreased seizure threshold, Prolonged QTc. Rare case can experience
EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Risperidone (Risperdal) - --Answer --Dosage Range: 2-8 mg/day
Atypical antipsychotic drug that targets both positive and negative symptoms of
psychosis. Side Effects and potential risks include : high risk for metabolic
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